Member Contributer VFRMAN Posted November 7, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted November 7, 2014 Does anyone know what colours/years the 5th gens were produced,or where different colours available every year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer DFerrell Posted November 7, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted November 7, 2014 I think it would depend on what country. All US 5th gens are red except 2000 which is yellow. I have one. : ) But in Canada they did offer blue. I have a blue cowl I got for free here in Austin. It was left behind by a Canadian and a guy was cleaning out his garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4 Rosso Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Yes, here in Europe there was a bit more choice in colours but I don't know what colour was available what year. I suppose red was available every year. Red, yellow and black Dark green. Arctic blue Silver And there was a special two tone aniversary: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JZH Posted November 7, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted November 7, 2014 Green was only 2000. Red every year. Ciao, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raoufhakam Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Thanks,I have a chance to buy a very clean 00 in green,I was wondering if the the 00 model year was available in green,it's got the new type mirrors,and the HEC3 logo on the side panel so I assume it's the updated later model 5th gen. I wasn't sure about the green colour,but from the pictures above I think it actually looks better than the black,to me anyway. This bike has gold wheels,so they must have been powder coated or sprayed,but they look well on the green bike. A green bike for an Irishman on the emerald isle might be the ticket I have a '00 model and original color is green (Canadian model)P.s. look up the colour code under the seat to make sure its matching the fairing colour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raoufhakam Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 G-161P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raoufhakam Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 I'd say look at both and buy whichever catched your mind and heart more. The endles 5th vs 6th gen debate can go on and on. Each have their pros and cons but both are great machines nevertheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted November 8, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted November 8, 2014 Having both a 5 and 6 Gen, but no option for the green, I would take the Green 5 Gen. One it looks nice, especially with those gold wheels. Two, you can't go wrong with a 5 Gen and three, it's cheaper! Win, win IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrcapn Posted November 8, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted November 8, 2014 Really nice looking 5th, I'd go with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer800Canuck Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Those gold wheels are the Dog's Bollocks. Much better than stock black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raoufhakam Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 my service manual says valves should be checked every 25,000km (16,000mi) i dont know what your budget is and whats the mileage, condition and prices of the 5th and 6th gen you're looking at, but for double the price, if that 6th gen isn't significantly cleaner and better condition that the 5th gen, i would get the 5th gen for half the price, and for the rest of the money or less, i'd throw in new brake pads, tires, change fluids, throw in a slip-on, and she'll be a far better bike. p.s. i have 64,500km (40,000mi) on my '00 VFR and in my own opinion, she's in a better condition and overall better bike than my '07 Ducati Monster S2R1000 which is 7 years newer and have 1/3 the mileage! i'm honestly thinking of selling the Monster and keeping the VFR, don't get me wrong, the monster is an amazing little light bike, but i just can't find one thing that makes it better than the VFR which is worth half the price maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roebling3 Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Congratulations Saoirse32! Your new bike is spectacular. I've not seen a green model b4. With the gold wheels it looks just great. I truly dislike black wheels. The most expressive part of a bike should look their best. She's gone to a good home, with out a doubt. Good fortune, R3~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrcapn Posted November 9, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted November 9, 2014 Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WERA910 Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Great bike! Great color! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parksey Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Hearty congrats. Beautiful and distinctive bike. Just noticed one thing. In your pic - the wide angle lens emphasizes this - but the orange indicator lens seems to distract from the gold wheels. The previous owner of my red 2001 had bought but not fitted clear indicator lenses (you need orange bulbs). I installed them and in one fell swoop it modernized the look of my bike. Just the other day someone asked if it was brand new. I think it would be extra worthwhile for you, to give your unique color scheme full value. Apparently you can also get a white/red/white rear light cluster but that is far less noticeable and they cost a lot more. May you have many years of joy with your 'new' bike. That's quite a stable now.You've got every tour option covered! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AB-Oz Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Welcome and great purchase, its quite a rare colour for the 5th gen. Couple of notes: - get yourself a staintune or similar slip-on and release the sound of the V4! - how many miles on the bike? - Valve clearances - I had mine checked at 35k km, and again at 70k km, my mech doesn't want to see it again until 150k km. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Polarbear Posted November 12, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted November 12, 2014 Congrats!!! Stunning bike!!! Keep the shiny side up and I wish you many happy miles!! Please post trip report with lots of pics, we like those around here. C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keny Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 There usually was 3 diffrent colors awable a year. Correct if I´m wrong, but these I belive where awable in Europe at least 1998- Red, Black, Silver 1999- Red, Black, Yellow, Anniversary 2000- Red, Green, Blue (whit black wheels) 2001- Red, Silver, Blue (whit Silver wheels) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Hearty congrats. Beautiful and distinctive bike. Just noticed one thing. In your pic - the wide angle lens emphasizes this - but the orange indicator lens seems to distract from the gold wheels. The previous owner of my red 2001 had bought but not fitted clear indicator lenses (you need orange bulbs). I installed them and in one fell swoop it modernized the look of my bike. Just the other day someone asked if it was brand new. I think it would be extra worthwhile for you, to give your unique color scheme full value. Apparently you can also get a white/red/white rear light cluster but that is far less noticeable and they cost a lot more. May you have many years of joy with your 'new' bike. That's quite a stable now.You've got every tour option covered! One quick (and cheap) mod to help tone down the "orange dumbo ears" look of the 5th gen indicators is to paint the back half of the lens. The back half is only a reflector, so you'll loose that, but it definitely helps make the bike look much better imho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer GP Paul Posted November 13, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted November 13, 2014 Or go clear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowJP88 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Or taint them! nice green VFR with gold wheels by the way ;) (I'll do the front one this spring) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer AnikMankar Posted November 21, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted November 21, 2014 Cherry red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VFRMAN Posted November 21, 2014 Author Member Contributer Share Posted November 21, 2014 @AB-OZ I can't seem to use the quote functiion,anyway I'm looking at getting a slip on can,thinking maybe a 'Fuel' end can because the price is reasonable and the quality should be good,my bike has 18,500 miles done so she is very fresh,just needed a complete service and check over and the charging issues sorted out. The oem can is just too quiet,but I'll keep it though,this bike is likely a future classic.The clear lenses definitely make the bike look better,but the exhaust is the first item on the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer AnikMankar Posted November 21, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted November 21, 2014 Moved to these pipes sometime back. They do sound good - not too loud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VFRMAN Posted November 21, 2014 Author Member Contributer Share Posted November 21, 2014 Very nice,the twin outlets look mean,I bought a Fuel can before for a different bike and was happy with it, being able to remove the Db killer is anice option to have, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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